Larry Barnes

1/07/2026 I just finished reading 1 Samuel 15 NKJV. I found verse 22 interesting in that this seems to be the first time the Bible teaches that God prefers obedience over sacrifice. I learned this years ago when I read Isaiah 1:11 and following, and it really

10/12/2025 Chapter 3: Naomi decides that it would be best for Ruth's security and well being that Ruth and Boaz should be together. She lays out a plan for Ruth to approach Boaz. Ruth is to get dolled up and go to the threshing floor where

12/11/2025 Chapter 2: Apparently, Naomi had done well at teaching the law and God's ways to Ruth prior to their arrival back in Bethlehem. This is probably one reason why Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi, because she had learned to trust and follow the Lord

12/10/2025 I have read this book from time to time over the years, but it has been a while since I read it last. I am reading it with more of an intent to learn what I can from it, and I am reading it in context with

12/09/2025 Well, once I read chapter 20 this morning, I asked Grok about the significance of the meeting at Mizpah. Grok gave a detailed and in-depth response as expected, but I found a couple contradictions in what he told me. When I asked about them, he responded that

12/08/2025 Judges 19 NKJV: Wow! What a story. Let's walk thru this slowly so I don’t miss anything. First off, the priest took a concubine. Then in verse 3, he is referred to as 'her husband'. Explain to me the relationship between these

12/05/2025 Judges 18 NKJV: It says, "the tribe of the Danites was seeking an inheritance for itself to dwell in". This wasn't the whole tribe, but just a small portion, right? Yes, you're correct—Judges 18 describes only a portion of the

12/04/2025 Colossians 1 NKJV: Verses 1 & 2 are a gracious greeting from Paul to those at the saints and faithful brethren in Colossae. He mentions himself and Timothy. You stated in the overview that Paul was under house arrest in Rome. Was Timothy basically his assistant at

12/04/2025 I am preparing to begin my journey through Colossians NKJV. Before I begin, can you tell me some basics about what I am about to read? I know it is written by Paul. What was going on with Paul when he wrote this? Why did he write

12/04/2025 Judges 17 NKJV: Oh, there are so many things wrong in this chapter. Let's start with the first. It looks like Micah stole 1100 shekels of silver from his mother. That sounds like a lot of silver. She cursed whoever stole it, and he felt